FAB Handbook | Student

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Table Of Contents Introduction Welcome Message from My Principal………………………………………….1 What Is My School’s Mission?.............................................................................4 ★ My Personal Mission Statement (Ownership, and Responsibility Activity)..............5 Class Schedule How many classes is a full day of school?...........................................................6 What is the timing of my class schedule?.............................................................7 ★ MyTime Plan (Achievement & Responsibility Activity)............................................7 ★ My Supplies List (Responsibility Activity).........................................................8 ★ What’s My Train Route (Safety & Responsibility Activity)...................................9 ★ My Schedule | Semester 1 (Ownership Activity)...........................................11 ★ My Schedule | Semester 2 (Ownership Activity) ………………………….12 How can I access my school calendar? ……………………………………….13 ★ September Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)....................14 ★ October Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)..........................15 ★ November Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity).....................16 ★ December Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity).....................17 ★ January Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)...........................18 ★ February Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)........................19 ★ March Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity).............................20 ★ April Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)................................21 ★ May Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)..................................22 ★ June Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)..................................23 ★ July Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)...................................24 ★ August Calendar (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity)............................25 ★ Notes (Ownership Activity)............................................................................26 ★ Meditation Through Art (Equity & Emotions Activity).....................................27 Support Systems What Should I Do If I Feel Stressed Out Or Depressed?..................................28 What Should I Do If I Have A Problem With Another Student?.......................28 ★ My Causes Of Stress (Equity & Emotions Activity).........................................................28 ★ My Guidance Counselor Is (Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity) ….29 ➢ 9th & 10th Grade Wellness Teams……...…………………………….29 ➢ 11th &12th Grade Wellness Teams……...……………………………30 ➢ Wellness Team Services………………………………………………31 Besides the Wellness Team, Who Else Can Support Me?..................................32 Notes (Ownership Activity).........................................................................................34

What Should I Do If I Have A Problem With An HSFI Staff Member? …...…35 ➢ List of Supervisors ……………………………………………………35 What Should I Do If I Am Struggling In Class?..............................................36 What is My Teacher’s Email Address? ……………………………………….36 Student Voice & Identity How Can I Get My Voice Heard? ……………………………………………..37 ➢ Grade Level Teams …………………………………………………...38 ➢ Principal’s Advisory Committee Learning & Action Team ………….38 ➢ Culture Learning & Action Team …………………………………….38 ➢ Belief Systems Learning & Action Team …………………………….38 ➢ Instruction & Curriculum Learning & Action Team …………………38 ➢ Systems & Structures Learning & Action Team ……………………..38 ➢ Principal’s Advisory Committee Learning & Action Team ………….38 ★ How Will You Use Your Voice To Influence, Motivate, & Guide Your Peers? (Equity & Emotions Activity) …………………………………………………………40 How Does HSFI Celebrate My Intersectional Identities? ………………..…...41 ➢ Equity & Emotions Team…………………………………………..…41 Mood Meter Reflection (Equity & Emotions Activity) ……………………………………………42 Mood Tracker (Equity & Emotions Activity) ………………………………………………………….43 Love Yourself (Equity & Emotions Activity) ………………………………………………………….44 How Are Emotions Considered At HSFI? ……………………………………45 ★ School Charter (Equity & Emotions Activity) …………………………………………….46 What Is The Dress Code? …………………………………………………..…47 ★ Friendship Reflection (Equity & Emotions Activity) …………………….…………….48 How Will HSFI Recognize Me By My Pronouns & Make Sure That My Name Is Pronounced Correctly? ……………………………………………………..48 School News & Getting Involved How Do I Find Out What Is Going On Around The School?............................49 How Do I Become A FAB News Anchor?.........................................................49 What If I Miss The 3rd Period FAB News Announcements?............................49 How Do I Share HSFI Community News With The FAB News Anchors?.............................................................................................................50 How do I Submit a ‘Happy Birthday Shoutout’ For FAB News?......................50 How Do I Submit A Message About My Club or Activity? …………...….….50 What Are The Other News Outlets? ……………………….……………...…..51 How Can I Join A Club / Activity? …………………..…………………..…..52 What Do I Need To Do To Start A New Club / Activity?.................................52 ➢ List of Clubs ………………………………………………….………53 Can I Be Ineligible To Participate In A Club / Activity? …….………..……...54

How Do I Find Out About HSFI Sports Teams & How Do I Sign Up To Tryout For These Teams?...............................................................................................55 ★ Club Reflection (Ownership & Achievement Activity) ………………………….56 ★ Water Tracker (Safety,Ownership, Achievement and Responsibility Activity) ……………….56 Fashion Dollar Reward System What Are Fashion Dollars & What Can I Do With Them? …………………..57 Fly Store Price List ……………………………………………………………57 How Can I Access My Online Fashion Dollars Account ……………………..57 Class Progress How Do I Monitor My Assignments, Grades and Attendance? ……………...58 ★ Notes (Ownership Activity) ………………………………………………...59 ★ Sticker Page (FAB Activity) ………………………………………………..60 How Do I Request A Program Change? ………………….…………………...62 How Do You Receive Official Academic School Documentation Including Report Cards, Transcripts & Program Cards? …………………………...……63 How Do I Sign Up To Retake A Regents Exam?.…..…………………………64 What Is HSFI’s Grading Policy? ……………………………………………...64 ➢ Timeline of Students Grades ………………………………..………..65 ➢ Appealing A Final Grade ………………………..…………………...65 ➢ Timeline For Changing A Grade / Making Up Class Work .………...65 ➢ Grade Point Average / Advanced Placement Classes / Class Rank .....66 ➢ Opportunities To Discuss Student Progress …………………….……66 ➢ Academic Dishonesty ………………………………………………..66 ➢ Promotion Decisions ……………………………...………………….66 What Is Career & Technical Education (CTE) ………………………………..68 What Do I Need For My Physical Education Class? ………………………….68 What Are The Rules For Using Lockers In The Gymnasium Locker Rooms? .69 Graduation Requirements/ Advanced Placement and Honors Courses What Are The Graduation Requirements? …………………….……………...71 ★ Credit Tracker…..……………………………………………………..71 How Can I Earn a Career & Technical Education Major Endorsed diploma?..72 ★ Regents Tracker……..…………………………..…………………….72 How Do You Earn An Advanced Regents Diploma?.….……..……………….73 ★ Advanced Regents Tracker……………………………………………74 What Honors and Advanced Placement classes are available?..........................74

Locations & Movements Around The Building What Are Key Locations Around The School Building That I Should Know?.................................................................................................................76 Main Office .......................................................................................................76 FLY School Store ..............................................................................................77 Wellness Suite ....................................................................................................78 Peace Center......................................................................................................78 Teen Choice ......................................................................................................78 Falcon Health Center…….................................................................................79 Instructional Support Services Center ...............................................................82 Speech Office .....................................................................................................82 Cafeteria…..........................................................................................................83 Library................................................................................................................84 College & Career Office ....................................................................................85 Student Lounge ..................................................................................................87 Gymnasium ........................................................................................................88 Relationship Abuse Prevention Program Office ...............................................88 How Do I Move Around The School Building? ................................................88 ➢ Map of Building ...................................................................................89 How Do Elevators Run At HSFI? .....................................................................89 ➢ East Side Elevator .................................................................................90 ➢ West Side Elevator ................................................................................90 ➢ Medical Elevator Passes? .....................................................................90 Where Are The Rules Of The Bathroom & Where Are They located?.............91 What Are The Rules For Using Lockers In The Hallways? ..............................92 What If Someone Puts A Lock On My Locker? ...............................................92 Safety/ Handling Emergency Situations How Does HSFI Keep You Safe? ......................................................................93 ➢ Peace Center .........................................................................................93 ➢ Safety Agents ........................................................................................93 ➢ School Aides .........................................................................................93 ➢ Scanning ...............................................................................................94 ➢ Student Identification Card ...................................................................95 ➢ Tips for Safety ......................................................................................96 How Can We safely Prepare For Emergencies? ................................................97 What Happens If I Break The School Rules? ..................................................101 Where Can I Find Or Hand In Lost Items? .....................................................102 How Long Do I Have In Between Classes & What Are The Hallway Rules?.103 What Subways Are Close By To HSFI? ..........................................................104 How Do MetroCards Work At HSFI? .............................................................104

Family Communication How Does HSFI Communicate With My Family? ..........................................105 How Can I Let You Know That My Family & I Have A Change To Our Contact Information ......................................................................................................105 Technology How Do I Log Onto A Computer At HSFI? ...................................................106 What Do I Need to know About My NYC Department of Education Email?.............................................................................................................. 107 What If I Don’t Know My NYC Department of Education Email Address, Username or Password? ...................................................................................107 How Do I Access My Google Classroom and Google Drive using my NYC Department Of Education Account? ................................................................108 What Do I Need To Do To Print Something At HSFI? ...................................108 What Are The School Rules Around Electronic Equipment? .........................108 When Are You Not Allowed To Use Electronic Equipment? .........................109 Attendance Why Is Attendance Important For My Success? .............................................110 How Does My Family & I Report An Absence? .............................................111 What Are The Procedures For Leaving School Early? ....................................111 Food Services What Are The Food Services At HSFI? ..........................................................113 Can I Have Food Deliveries?............................................................................113 Can I Go Out For Lunch? ................................................................................114 What Is A Lunch Application? .......................................................................115 How Can I Submit A Lunch Application & Why Is It Important? .................115 Anonymous Messages .............................................................................116

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Introduction Welcome Message from My Principal Mr. Blank On behalf of the administration, faculty, Advisory Board, Parents’ Association, and support staff, I would like to welcome you to the High School of Fashion Industries. This school is not like any other school in the city or even this country. It has a long history and tradition which I would like to share with you. The original school began in March, 1926, in two rooms of a loft building on 31st Street. Seventy–five students were taught Men’s Clothing Design or Dressmaking, English Citizenship and Arithmetic by two teachers and one principal. Most of its students were immigrants or children of immigrants who were trying to make new lives for themselves in a new country. The school moved to West 24th Street in 1940, where it opened as Central Needle Trades High School, this name accenting its stress on sewing, machine work and fashion design. The building itself is a fine example of Art Deco architecture and style. The murals in our auditorium are priceless artworks of the depression era which have landmark status.

Our school changes as the fashion industry of New York City changes. It adopted its present name in 1956, to reflect the new variety of the vocational majors offered. Today, you may major in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, or Graphics and Illustration. In addition, our academic program will prepare you for the rigors of college and university. Since its beginning, Fashion has had many ties with the corporate and labor leaders of the fashion industries. Our school’s advisory board helps us keep our curriculum up-to-date and raises scholarship monies for students. Our goal is to make sure you are ready for life after the High School of Fashion Industries. There will be difficulties along the way from difficult courses like trigonometry to social challenges like peer pressure. We will work together to overcome them. We all have the same goal – your success. Each group of the High School of Fashion Industries – students, families and the staff – have specific responsibilities to help accomplish this goal towards your success. Thus, as you enter the High School of Fashion Industries, you are becoming part of a tradition of excellence, a part of the entire community of the fashion industries. 2

Kimberly Rios Bravo | 2020 Graduate We’ll Always Have The Moon You are here to design your future and become the designers, merchandisers, artists, and illustrators of the future. I wish you well during your stay with us, during these critical years of your life. Come to us with an open heart and mind and you will find that you will learn lessons that will remain with you for the rest of your life. Daryl Blank Principal of The High School of Fashion Industries

What Is My School’s Mission? The Mission of the High School of Fashion Industries is to provide challenging, creative and effective career, technical and academic training for New York City students. The faculty and administration of our school, working with the cooperation of the parents and student body, seek to provide a unique learning experience and a specially tailored program for all students who have an interest in a Fashion, Art or Business Field. Our mission has several components: 1. To offer programs which provide every student with the opportunity to excel: academically, vocationally, technically and socially. 2. To foster skills and work habits, enabling students to excel academically, mature socially, and develop physically, leading to success both during and after the high school experience. 3. To develop programs preparing students to be active and collaborative participants in a democratic multicultural society and a highly complex technological world. 4

4. To provide students with applicable hands-on learning experiences, encouraging the development of skills needed to thrive in the fashion industries and/or post-secondary educational experiences. 5. To devise programs that create applied learning experiences that merge academic and career skills, helping students see unity within the diversity of learning. 6. To strengthen ties with the business community, providing students access to the latest innovations and technological advances and to special enrichments and on-the-job training. 7. To foster professionalism and collaboration among the entire school community, drawing upon the unique talents and expertise of that community. Simply put, students at the High School of Fashion Industries are challenged and cared for. Now that you know our mission what’s yours? A personal mission statement describes your convictions, what you stand for, and how you plan to create a life that embodies your values. In other words, it becomes your personal definition of success! My Personal Mission Statement ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________

Class Schedule A full instructional day for students is 7 periods + lunch. HSFI is a multi-session How many classes school. A student’s day can start as early is a full day of as 8:10 am and the latest a student can school? finish school is 3:40 pm. This does not include clubs and activities which take place after school. Students will have a range of courses based on their grade level and individual needs. 9th Grade Students attend Period 1 - 8 10th Grade Students attend Period 2 - 9 11th and 12th grade Periods 1 - 8 or 2 - 9 Students taking an additional class will be on a 1-9 schedule. To be on time, students should plan on arriving 10-15 minutes before their scheduled start time. It can take 5 minutes to get from the front door to a classroom on the 10th floor. NFooFinntoedrIenTonousMtSicwses.lhfS:aCitloa’sssogsnoing 6

What is the timing of my class schedule? HSFI runs a shortened day on Mondays where the school day will start later with shortened periods and end at the same time. Tuesdays through Friday are the same schedule each day. Period Mondays Tuesday-Friday 1 9:45 am - 10:20 am 8:10 am - 8:55 am 2 10:25 am - 11:00 am 9:00 am - 9:45 am 3 11:05 am - 11:40 am 9:50 am - 10:40 am 4 11:45 am - 12:20 pm 10:45 am - 11:30 am 5 12:25 pm - 1:00 pm 11:35 am - 12:20 pm 6 1:05 pm - 1:40 pm 12:25 pm - 1:10 pm 7 1:45 pm - 2:20 pm 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm 8 2:25 pm - 3:00 pm 2:05 pm - 2:50 pm 9 3:05 pm - 3:40 pm 2:55 pm - 3:40 pm Here are some tips for getting to My Time Plan school on time: 1) Keep more than one alarm. 2) Develop a healthy sleep schedule. 3) Prepare your things the day before. 4) Shower the night before. 5) Try to arrive 15 minutes before. Use the sticky note on the right to identify your plan for making it to school on time.

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What’s My Train Route: Highlight your commute below. What time do you have to leave to get to school on time? _______________

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How can I access my school calendar? The official school calendar comes from the New York City Department of Education at www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar . On “Snow days” or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning. For a daily academic For a daily Events Calendar students Calendar students should should go to Jupiter go to Grades or scan the www.hsfi.nyc/fabnews QR code on the right: or scan the QR code on the right:

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Support Systems The answer is to immediately tell your family and an adult at HSFI. Wfeoheral dtsetsprhreesossuseldeddoI?udto if I Tell one of your teachers, your guidance counselor, social What should I do worker, peace teacher, an if I have a problem with Assistant Principal or the another student? Principal. If you do not feel comfortable telling a HSFI staff member, make sure a family member gets in contact with a staff member. We will follow up with this situation immediately to make sure you feel safe at HSFI. There is a Wellness Support Team for each grade level. If you have any questions or problem please go to the following rooms based on your grade level: If you are a 9th grader go to room 423 If you are a 10th grader go to room 504 If you are a 11th grader go to room 643 If you are a 12th grader go to room 723 There are additional wellness services available in room 329. What are some causes for personal stress that you might have? How can you alleviate that stress? 28

Who is your guidance _____________________ counselor? What room _____________________ are they located in? Here is a staff listing of the HSFI Wellness Support Teams: 9th Grade Wellness Support Team – Room 423 Wellness Team Member Position Email Ms. Carter Guidance Counselor [email protected] Ms. Weiss Guidance Counselor [email protected] Ms. Covington Social Worker [email protected] Ms. Guillot Attendance Teacher [email protected] 10th Grade Wellness Support Team – Room 504 Wellness Team Position Email Member Guidance [email protected] Ms. DeLeon Counselor [email protected] Mr. Powis Guidance [email protected] Ms. Ronan Counselor [email protected] Ms. Ameh Social Worker Attendance Teacher

11th Grade Wellness Support Team – Room 643 Wellness Team Position Email Member Ms. Marin Guidance Counselor [email protected] Mr. Duke Guidance Counselor [email protected] Ms. Masin [email protected] Social Worker Mr. Ovalles [email protected] Attendance Mr. Perez Teacher [email protected] Attendance Teacher 12th Grade Wellness Support Team – Room 723 Wellness Team Position Email Member Mr. Jones Guidance Counselor [email protected] Ms. Pinheiro Guidance Counselor [email protected] Ms. Ayton [email protected] Social Worker Mr. Ovalles [email protected] Attendance Mr. Perez Teacher [email protected] Attendance Teacher Additional Wellness Services – Room 329 Wellness Team Position Email Member Ms. San Jorge Guidance Counselor [email protected] 30 Mr. Harding Social Worker [email protected]

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Besides The Wellness Team Who Else Can Support Me? HSFI is fortunate to have a number of community based organizations that provide direct support to students. You will see the staff from these organizations around the building and in your classes. If you can benefit from the services of these community based organizations, a member of your grade level Wellness Team will connect you with that group. Here is a list of these community based organizations and where they located in the building: COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED TO ROOM BASED HSFI STUDENTS ORGANIZATION This school-based program is one of the most extensive domestic violence prevention programs in New York City, and is critical to ending relationship abuse among young people. Social workers deliver an innovative array of relationship abuse services through four components: prevention classes, intervention counseling, staff development and training, and community outreach. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students learn to Relationship Abuse recognize and change destructive patterns of Prevention Program (RAPP) behavior before transitioning into adult 1037 relationships. 10th Floor Partnership with Children’s mission is to strengthen the emotional, social, and cognitive skills of children in New York City so they can succeed in school, society, and life. PWC provides expert mental health services and support for children’s emotional well-being. PWC staff collaborate with school leadership to build customized plans that are grounded in a trauma-informed approach and draw from a range of services including student counseling, family education, staff training, Partnership With restorative practices, community outreach, and 101 Children (PWC) youth development programming. 1st Floor 32

COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED TO ROOM BASED HSFI STUDENTS ORGANIZATION This amazing community based organization offers a wide variety of student services including; supportive individual and group counseling; peer leadership opportunities; parent and youth workshops; managing your money support; summer youth employment opportunities; a sexual health curriculum; and college preparation services to fill 148 Teen Choice out financial aid and college applications. 1st Floor SPARK The goals of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) program are to: reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth; delay the initiation of substance abuse behavior among youth; decrease the negative health, social, and educational consequences associated with substance abuse; and prevent the escalation of substance abuse behaviors to levels requiring treatment. Services include classroom lessons (using evidence-based programs), individual and group counseling, peer leadership programs, positive alternative activities, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, assessments and referrals for mental health and substance abuse services and school-wide 101 prevention projects. 1st Floor Long Island HSFI partners with the Long Island University in 101 University Brooklyn psychology department to provide direct 1st Floor Academic Coaches support to our students. LIU Academic Coaches come to HSFI multiple times a week to provide support to students in distress and need someone to speak to with an open mind. For videos about these different support services please visit www.hsfi.nyc/ourcommunitypartners or scan the following QR code:

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What should I do if I have a problem with an HSFI staff member? The answer is to speak up immediately. Make sure you tell your family about the situation. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to the staff member directly, you or a family member can contact a supervisor at the school who will follow up with the staff member immediately. Do not be afraid to speak up, so that we can solve the problem that exists. You can speak to anyone, but the way it works at HSFI is that if you have an issue with a staff member, you contact the Assistant Principal who supervises that part of the school (for example: if you have a problem with a teacher, you contact the Assistant Principal who supervises that teacher). You can always speak to the Principal, Mr. Blank, whose office is in room 819. Area of Supervision Assistant Room Email Principal 125 [email protected] □ Family Engagement □ Spanish Ms. Silva 228 [email protected] □ Admissions 515 [email protected] Ms. Moore □ English Mr. Kohm □ English As a New Language □ College Access □ Mathematics □ Majors Fashion Design Business Photography Art & Design Visual Merchandising Web Development Ms. Boulamaali 703 [email protected] □ Social Studies □ Physical Education □ Student Government Mr. Rau 121 [email protected]

Area of Supervision Assistant Room Email Principal □ Science Ms. Frank 615 [email protected] □ Equity & Emotions Team □ Advanced Placement Exams □ Instructional Support Ms. [email protected]. Services for Students McGuinness 329 gov with Individualized Education Plans Mr. Raschilla 143 [email protected] □ Safety & Security □ Organization Mr. Tallone 201 [email protected] □ Technology □ Programming Office Mr. Stampone 127 [email protected] □ Testing Office □ Wellness Teams & Ms. Reyes 425 [email protected] Counseling □ School Culture □ Clubs & Activities □ Creative Marketing Direction & Designs □ School Communication Ms. ArcaMay 819 [email protected] What should I do if I am struggling in class? What is my Once again, the answer is to speak up teacher’s immediately. Make sure you tell your family email address? about your challenges in class. The next person to speak to is your teacher, so they can directly help you understand the class material. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to your teacher directly, you or a family member can contact a supervisor at the school who will follow up the teacher to help you. Our teachers will be holding tutoring throughout the school year, so look out All emails can be found at 36 for these tutoring schedules in your classes and www.hsfi.nyc/departments around the building.

Student Voice & Identity How can I get my voice heard? In our efforts to make the High School of Fashion Industries a place where you feel you belong and are valued as individuals, HSFI looks to empower students and encourage and engage those who want to have their voice heard. HSFI is looking for students who want to partner with HSFI staff members to speak about what is working at HSFI, what needs to be improved on at HSFI and then plan and execute strategic actions to accomplish our school goals of equity and belongingness. This year’s collaboration between students and staff is a continuation of our efforts from last year when the Principal’s Advisory Committee on Equity and Belongingness was formed to create a formal improvement cycle where students and staff have an equal voice and say in this process. This Advisory Committee has four Learning & Action Teams focused on our school’s (1) Culture (2) Belief Systems (3) Instruction & Curriculum (4) Systems & Structures. During this school year, every Monday that classes are in session, students who have an early schedule will start their school day at 9:45 am and students who have a late schedule will start their school day at 10:25 am. The later times are because we will be doing professional development with all staff on Monday mornings before students arrive. This opportunity to have your voice heard and positively impact our school community will take place on these Monday mornings before the school day officially begins.

In addition to having your voice heard, students who participate in this improvement work will be compensated in a variety of ways - Fashion Dollars to purchase HSFI gear and privileges; Going Out to Lunch passes (with parental approval); An experience that will be valuable to building up your resume and college applications; and other special opportunities that come up during the school year. In total, we are looking for approximately 200 students across all four grades to participate in this improvement work. Here are the three main opportunities to get your voice heard: Option 1 - Grade Level Teams In these meetings, you will be part of a team of students and staff focused on a specific grade level. Staff members at every meeting will share out what they are doing to excite students, create belongingness and handle differences between students and staff along the topics of race, gender and sexual orientation so that everyone is celebrated and feels like they belong. You will then get an opportunity to share how you are experiencing these efforts by staff to accomplish these goals followed by conversations between you and staff members that help to address and improve the experience at your grade level. Option 2 - Principal’s Advisory Committee Learning & Action Teams In these meetings, you will be part of a team of students and staff focused on the continuation of our efforts from last year when the Principal’s Advisory Committee on Equity and Belongingness was formed to create a formal improvement cycle where students and staff have an equal voice and say in this decision-making process. The goal of the Advisory Committee’s Learning & Action Teams is to bring together students and staff to communicate with each other about what is working at HSFI, what needs to be improved on at HSFI and then planning and executing strategic actions to accomplish our goals of equity and belongingness. Here is a breakdown of the Learning & Action Teams: 38

● A student and a staff member will be Co-Leaders of each Learning & Action Team ● 40 Total Members / Each Learning & Action Team will have 8-10 members with an equal number of students and staff Culture Learning & Action Team 8-10 members with an equal number of students and staff Guiding Questions ★ Are we developing the capacity within our community to speak about race? ★ Are we working to dismantle racism within our school community? Belief Systems Learning & Action Team 8-10 members with an equal number of students and staff Guiding Questions ★ How are students interacting with one another? ★ Are we celebrating our students for what they are accomplishing and who they are? Instruction & Curriculum Learning & Action Team 8-10 members with an equal number of students and staff Guiding Questions ★ What is taking place in our classrooms? ★ Are the actions of students and teachers promoting equity and a sense of belonging? ★ Does the content being taught promote equity and a sense of belonging? Systems & Structures Learning & Action Team 8-10 members with an equal number of students and staff Guiding Question ★ Do our systems of intervention and support promote equity and a sense of belonging?

Option 3 - Student Town Halls Every month Principal Blank will hold Town Halls during the lunch periods where students can speak to him about anything they wish in an eHffoowrt twoiilml yproouveusthee yscohuorolv.oice to influence, motivate, and guide your peers? 40

At the High School of Fashion How Does HSFI Celebrate My Industries, Equity and Emotions Matter. Intersectional Identities? We wholeheartedly believe that equity and emotional intelligence is just as important as academic content; developing the skills students need to navigate daily and long-term challenges, express yourself and regulate your actions. The Equity and Emotions Program is a very important HSFI program that builds community, addresses social injustices and inequalities, and helps students to recognize and manage their emotions. Student Youth Leaders are specially selected and are trained alongside our Equity and Emotions staff to facilitate this unique program. Youth Leaders provide immediate support to students, giving them perspective and being open and welcoming of theirs. Youth Leaders work with staff and students to promote a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, in an effort to make everyone feel welcome and accepted at HSFI. In the Freshman Year, the curriculum begins to help with a smooth transition from middle school to high school. The Youth Leaders along with our incoming HSFI Freshmen work together to build community and take part in team building experiences. Youth leader mentors also share the “ins and outs” of being an HSFI student.